Video: 2015 New Year's Eve Fireworks at Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai

January 01, 2015

Again, we are in awe. Greater awe!

Thousands come together around Downtown Dubai to witness one of the world's, if not the world's best New Year's Eve fireworks display in recent times. The obvious surprises thrilled even those that witness the spectacle from far away, including those that are only watching Youtube's livestreaming.

This video of the Burj Khalifa view will continue the rest of this amazing story. Jump to the 27:00 minute mark for the countdown, and the start of the LED show and fireworks.

The show also paid tribute to the country's leadership, its Expo 2020 hosting, and it's neighboring countries, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait which ironically not having any fireworks show to celebrate the new year.

The 12-minute spectacular show ended with the flag of UAE on the facade and some gliterry and luminous showers from the roaming helicopters above.

We haven't seen Burj Al Arab and Atlantis' fireworks yet, but pretty sure Dubai stunned the world again! HAPPY NEW YEAR!